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Arms Control Centre Commends Nigerian Army

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February 22, 2023

Arms Control Centre Commends Nigerian Army

The National Coordinator (NC), National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Major General Abba Dikko (rtd) has commended the Nigerian Army for its support and collaboration in containing the influx of small arms and light weapons into Nigeria.

The NC gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Waidi Shaibu at Headquarters 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri on Tuesday 21st February 2023.

In his remarks, General Dikko applauded the Nigerian Army for its commitment and diligence in helping the Centre rid the nation of small arms and light weapons through robust collaborative efforts,
mutual synergy and proactive intelligence gathering. He equally appreciated the Chief of Army Staff for the approval of land within the Cantonment for the construction of a facility for the Centre.

The NC revealed that the facility, which would be constructed by a reputable organization, would be capable of weapons construction and repairs, as well as reconstruction of damaged weapons, amongst others. He also added that the Centre was currently scouting for talented artisans and craftsmen who would be empowered and absolved into the Center, in varying capacities.

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In his remarks, the GOC thanked the NC and his team for the visit and assured the delegation that the Division would fully cooperate with the Center to achieve its mandate in curtailing the influx of small arms and light weapons into the Country. This, he revealed would also impact positively on the military’s efforts at decisively curtailing the ongoing insurgency.

General Shaibu disclosed that it was glaring to critical observers that the ongoing insurgency in the north east was partly fanned by the prevalence of small arms and light weapons in the region, occasioned by the numerous porous borders with neighboring countries. He went further to state that these porous borders, had several routes and pathways, some which even stretched all the way up to the Central African Republic, aiding the activities of criminals who dealt in the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

The GOC asserted that small arms remained a critical factor in armed conflict, the displacement of people, and acts of terrorism, thereby undermining peace, reconciliation, safety, security, stability and sustainable social and economic development, as outlined in the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development. He however assured that the Division was always ready, committed and fully focused to supporting the Centre in any capacity required.

Highlights of the visit were the signing of the visitor’s book and presentation of souvenir.

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